The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-04-10


but Jim had never seen it before: and
yet, somehow or other, he felt impelled
to sink away without attempting to
accomplish his felonious design, for the
idea had suddenly flashed across has
mind, "P'r'aps it was her as sent Polly
the doll"
But it was not often, alas! that any
generous impulse interfered to deter Jim
from laying his hands on other peoples
property when an opportunity occurred,
and be soon developed into promising
young thief. There was danger, indeed.
that crime and depravity would, before
long, eradicate the sentimental fancy
which had taEen possession of him
and which might. had any honest
acquaintance suspected its existence.
have been turned to profitable account
as msaps of 'efGrming and retaining
HIM. E before .Th danger was
realized. Jim met with an adventure
which sdpers IIous person might
slider more han coincidence. he was,
one AFTERNOON prowllng through a
shioua 1le vest end square, when ne
paused Ia datten his nose against the
window of sJatIOner's shop which was
situated at one of the angles. There
were some pretty and valuable things
exposed for sale, Whic attracted jim 5
attention and as be gaZed III tuem he
noticed that the shUpkeeper was hand
lug som silver change to'a little girl
who had apparently been making pur-
chases.
jim e. es glistened at the sight and
finding, from q rapid glance up and
down the street, that 1t was almost
deserted, he resolved to make q snatch
at the money when the litti gill held
in her hand. He, therefore stealthily
erept beside the entrance, but bis inten
ton was frustrated by he little maid
Immediately catching sight of him, and
addressing him from where she stood
upon the threshold of the shop.
Little boy, mere IS a penny for you,
she cried.
| maiden, about Ii years old with fair
hair and blue eyes, the child evidently
of well to-do parents, 10 Judge from
her tasteful attire. But she was not
proud, apparently, for, as Jim advanced
WITH rather hang-dog air to receive
| the coin she held out to him, she eX-
claimed, in joyous and excited tones.
DO you know f@hat I have been
buying: little boy. all by myself, with
my very own money, out Of my money
box?" "A
No, DON'T" said Jim, su9lenl4A
i've been buying "a scrap book to
paste scraps into, to send to the poor
little sick children in the hospital, this
Christmas, she said,
! oh! Did you send toys to hospital 8
last ChriStmas2' demanded Jim, with a
start.
Yes. a scrap book and Noah's ark
and some dolls" answered the little
girl, eagerly.
WHAT kind o. do1lsP Was one of 'em
dressed like sailor. which moved its
arms and legs, and wore gold anchor
on its hat?" cried Jim, with sudden
excitement.
why. yes How did you guess? I
dressed it myself-with nurses help, oil
course. added the little girl, graveIy
/ opening her blue eyes very wide in hel
astonishment.
"My SISTER Polly had thar doll! I've
got it noW" exclaimed Jim impress
siYely,
There was a pause after this astound
ing announcement, during which they
stood staring at one another, the httl,
girl scanning Jin's forlorn figure witt
newly awakened sympathy and interest
while the lad endeaVored vainly to giYt
expression TO the vague sentiments O
gratitude and devotion which filled hi
breast, But before either could speal
they were startled by shrill cry from
a servant who appeared upon the step:
of large house opposite. Horrified
no doubt, at seeing her young mistress
in conversation with q disreputable
beggar lad, the domestic vehemently
ordered her to return Immediately. The
little girl, with hurried request to jim
ST. 10 fnr hnr ,t1sx, IT,
off the pavement into the roadway
while jim remained rooted to the spot
staring after her open mouthed.
For a few seconds only did he stand
thus, for suddenly he started and turned
white on preceiving heavy van and s
handsom cab coming from opposite
directions both simultaneously approach
ing at rapid pace the portion of the
roadway across which tho little girl was
speeding. Had she pursued her way
she would have reached the opposite
side in safety; but she became all al
once concious of her danger, and stopped
short, right in front of the cab. The
| driver shouted and endeavored to pull
in his horses; the little girl and the ser
want shrieked in concert; aud Jim
never hesitating an instant. and intent
upon saving poor Polly,s unknown
friend, rushed wildly across, and pres
emily lay crushed and bleeding beneath
the van. =
"Ohl we shall do very we'll We shall
do very wellW fashionable doctor
said, reassuringly. in allusion to the
little girl, halt an hour later "a bruise
or two and slight shock, but no bones
broken"
"And the poor boy?n inquired the
child's mother,
dead, my dear madam" said the
doctor, lowering his voice. II did not
want to say so before little missy there.
| but he died within five minutes"
Poor little fellow. wonder if he had
any relations?" said the lady gently.
did he say anything when he was
picked up? 1 was told he spoke"
"Murmured something about sailor
doll, and mention ed the name of Polly
but ne was quite unconscious, said the
doctor. II viii be sure and call again
early tomorrow to see afteD my little
patient '-IOndon Truth